Senior Supplier Quality Expert

Nestle

. Define, implement, and verify quality and food safety standards for supplier management .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • United StatesSenior💰 $134,664 - $178,443 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in food safety standards, quality assurance processes, and supplier management, with a strong focus on compliance with local and international regulations. Proven ability to lead quality initiatives, conduct audits, and drive corrective actions to ensure high-quality materials and food safety.

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Food Safety ManagementQuality Assurance ExperienceHACCP CertificationISO 22000 TrainingProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Food SafetyQuality AssuranceVendor Risk AssessmentQuality Management SystemsFactory OperationsCorrective ActionsAuditingFood RegulationsSanitary DesignPest Control

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

SAPTraceGains

Certifications & Qualifications

FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management Lead AuditorHACCP CertificationPCQI Qualification

Industry Keywords

GMPsAllergen ControlsFood TechnologyISO 9001Food Safety Hazards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, implement, and verify quality and food safety standards for supplier management
Conduct vendor site risk assessments and establish verification activities for supplier management
Ensure adherence to company quality principles, policies, and local/international regulations
Drive corrective actions with vendors to control food safety hazards
Collaborate with procurement, factories, Operations, and other stakeholders to ensure safe, high-quality materials
Monitor and audit quality processes and outputs against defined standards
Support improvement projects to reduce costs, eliminate waste, and improve quality
Conduct remote and on-site assessments of supplier quality systems
Travel up to 70% domestically based on business needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related technical field
Minimum of 10 years of food-related quality assurance experience, with an in-depth understanding of factory operations
Experience supporting or leading quality initiatives and audits
Experience with SAP, TraceGains, or similar quality management systems
Strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP, GMPs, allergen controls, sanitary design, pest control, food regulations, and basic food technology
ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, and/or ISO 9001 training preferred
FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management Lead Auditor certification, or GFSI-equivalent qualification preferred
HACCP certification preferred
Qualified PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual) preferred
Project management skills preferred
This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentives
401k with company match
Healthcare coverage
Broad range of other benefits
Inclusive workplace
Recruitment accommodations for individuals with disabilities